Student Belonging & Success
Academic Coaching
https://www.csuohio.edu/coaching
Cleveland State University offers a unified approach to academic coaching. The CSU Academic Coach is a vital partner in a student’s educational journey. Committed to student success, Academic Coaches create a supportive learning environment. They provide easy access to essential programs and services and actively work to remove barriers to enrollment and academic progress. By offering personalized guidance and encouragement, Academic Coaches empower students to set and pursue ambitious goals confidently. This partnership facilitates timely graduation and opens doors to meaningful career opportunities, shaping a brighter future for every student.
This ongoing support includes the following:
- Guidance in planning a program of study according to each student’s academic interests, skills, and goals
- Helping students develop an understanding of the academic requirements needed for graduation, including general education, college, and major requirements
- Providing students with assistance in major and career exploration choices and opportunities
- Assistance with navigating and utilizing university information systems such as CampusNet, Starfish, Schedule Planner and Degree Audit
- Assistance with learning and understanding university policies and procedures
- Assistance with petitions and graduation applications
- Providing referrals to appropriate university resource offices and departments as needed
For information about how to contact your academic coach log into CampusNet and click on “Starfish.” You will see your assigned advisor(s) in your Success Network.
CARE Management
www.csuohio.edu/care
As our name indicates, our department cares about our students. Cleveland State University is committed to supporting our undergraduate and graduate students as they face barriers and challenges to their educational success. CARE offers resources and referrals for students, support and outreach for faculty and staff, and collaborates across campus and throughout Ohio to provide options and advocacy. Whether someone is facing concerns at school or at home, on-campus or remotely, CARE is here to help. We also encourage and promote a culture where concerns are reported. If a CSU community member is struggling or needs assistance, email magnusacts@csuohio.edu so a CARE Manager can reach out.
Mission Statement: The goal of the CARE Manager is to provide holistic support to members of the CSU community, to connect students with resources on and off-campus, and to increase collaboration between campus partners.
What to Expect: All students who submit an email or who are referred by email to magnusacts@csuohio.edu will be assigned a CARE Manager. A CARE Manager will reach out to the individual to see how CARE may be helpful. A CARE Manager provides support and case management services for members of the CSU Community and works with students to develop an action plan to address the student’s individual needs. A CARE Manager also helps navigate policies and procedures on campus, connects with support systems, and determines what resources might be most helpful. There is also Clinical CARE offered through Counseling and Health who provide confidential case management including assistance with applying for insurance, locating resources for food and shelter, and connecting to a therapist in the community.
Accessing CARE: Email magnusacts@csuohio.edu or call 216-875-9787 to refer someone or make a self-referral.
Community Standards and Compliance
https://www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/3344-83-01_Student_code_of_conduct_posted_policy_register.pdf
Student Center 319
216-687-2048
The Office of Community Standards and Compliance promotes a campus culture of safety, respect, accountability, and belonging by facilitating the Student Code of Conduct and administering the Policy for Academic Misconduct.
TRIO/Student Support Services
https://www.csuohio.edu/trio/triostudent-support-services
Berkman Hall 110
trioadvising@csuohio.edu
216-687-2402
The Student Support Services (SSS) Program is one of 8 TRIO grant funded programs offered through the U.S. Department of Education and has been part of the Cleveland State University Campus for over 50 years. The TRIO/SSS Program is designed to help first - generation college and/or low-income students progress toward graduation. TRIO/SSS provides opportunities for academic development, assistance with college requirements and the motivation and support needed to complete a college degree!
Sullivan-Deckard Scholarship Opportunity Program
https://www.csuohio.edu/prattcenter/sullivan-deckard-scholarship-opportunity-program-0
The Sullivan-Deckard Scholarship Opportunity Program provides an opportunity for highly motivated youth who are aging out of foster care to pursue an undergraduate degree. The program offers the benefits of a world-class education at Cleveland State University with a system of support that is customized and structured to meet the academic, social, and financial needs of college students. The goal is to help students make a smooth transition to independent living, successfully complete engaged learning for personal and professional development, and ultimately earn a bachelor’s degree.
Link Program
https://www.csuohio.edu/sbs/link-program
CSU’s LINK Program has for years provided students, largely from Greater Cleveland-area high schools, with internship and cooperative education opportunities. Its goals have been both to promote student participation in occupational fields that are in high demand as well as to serve as a recruitment and retention tool for promising students.
Counseling Center
www.csuohio.edu/counselingcenter
Union Building, 1836 Euclid Ave 220
216-687-2277
The Counseling Center supports and empowers our diverse student community by providing confidential psychological services, including group, individual, and couples counseling; psychiatry; workshops; trainings; and consultation. We provide free short-term therapy, crisis counseling, and referrals. Services are available in-person or through telehealth. To get started with us, call or visit our website to schedule a telephone screening. Crisis counseling is available Monday-Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm. After hours crisis counseling by phone is available evenings and weekends by calling our main number.
CSU Clinic
https://www.csuohio.edu/health
Center for Innovations in Medical Professions (CIMP), room 205
CSUHealthCenter@metrohealth.org
216-687-3649
CSU Clinic is a high-quality medical facility committed to serving the medical needs of the CSU community. Staffed by certified nurse practitioners and doctors, it offers a wide variety of services including primary and same day care, health counseling, limited in-house pharmacy and lab services, shots, and immunizations, and more.
Dean of Students
https://www.csuohio.edu/deanofstudents
Student Center 319
n.petty@csuohio.edu
216-687-2048
The Dean of Students Office provides individualized care and support to students in need and space to create a healthy environment by promoting safety, healing, and wellbeing for all students. The Dean of Student’s work is based in equity and access and is an advocate for necessary change through dialogue, policy review, and student engagement.
Disability & Testing Services
www.csuohio.edu/disability
Rhodes West 210 and Rhodes West 215
ods@csuohio.edu and testingservices@csuohio.edu
216-687-2015 or 216-687-2272
The Office of Disability and Testing Services is committed to assisting all CSU students with disabilities by creating opportunities to take full advantage of the University’s academic, clinical, fieldwork, and residential programs. The office offers programs and services for a wide variety of conditions including, but not limited to: visual impairments, hearing impairments, dexterity impairments, chronic health conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and temporary disabilities.
Students who wish to request accommodations through ODTS will need to complete our online application process found at www.csuohio.edu/disability/register
Please note, supporting documentation regarding the disability is required with the application. Accommodations are individualized and dependent upon student needs and course requirements. For more information about documentation requirements and potential accommodations, please visit the ODS website at https://www.csuohio.edu/disability or schedule a meeting with a disability specialist by emailing ODS@csuohio.edu.
Testing Services supports CSU students and faculty by offering placement testing, test scoring services, and proctoring exams for students with disabilities or other students taking make up exams through partner services. Please note that all testing appointments must be scheduled in advance. For more information you can visit https://www.csuohio.edu/disability/testingserv or you can call 216-687-2272 or e-mail testingservices@csuohio.edu.
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Student Excellence, Leadership, and Involvement
Career Development & Exploration
www.clestatecareers.com
Rhodes West 280
careers@csuohio.edu
216-687-2233
The Office of Career Development & Exploration strives to be a premier career support center by providing relevant and forward-thinking programs and services to best serve all students at Cleveland State University.
Our personalized services include:
- Coaching to help you navigate your career pathway at CSU and post-graduation.
- Resources, workshops and events to further your professional development.
- In-depth resume and cover letter review.
- Professional presence coaching and networking advice.
- Mock interview experience in a safe, practice setting.
- Free professional headshots from our CSU Headshot Photo Booth.
- Free entrance exam test prep via Kaplan.
- Connections with local and national employers.
- Support in crafting your internship or job search strategy.
- On-campus student employment.
Career Development & Exploration at Cleveland State University helps all students navigate their pathway at CSU, outside of the classroom, to prepare them to enter the workforce, graduate, law or professional health programs. Our staff is passionate about empowering you as you develop and recognize your strengths and the unique talent you bring to the workplace. We’ll work with you to best leverage your time while at CSU with experiences to enhance your resume as well as strategize with you around landing your first job and launching your career post-graduation.
Lift Up Vikes!
www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes
Berkman Hall 122
liftupvikes@csuohio.edu
216-687-5105
Lift Up Vikes! Resource Center & Food Pantry connects students with food and other basic needs so they can focus on academics and progress toward graduation. The program is open to all CSU students with a primary focus on students who are food or housing insecure or experiencing a financial emergency. Students can visit the LUV! Pantry once a week to receive fresh food and personal care items as well as connect with other on- and off-campus resources. Lift Up Vikes! is also home to the Fowler Fund Emergency Grant which helps students overcome unforeseen financial emergencies that, if not addressed, might cause them to stop or drop out. For a full list of programs and services, please call 216.687.5105 or visit www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes. Not sure if we can help? Please ask!
Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Support Services
www.csuohio.edu/vikingvets
Ronald Berkman Hall
BH 211 & BH 212
1899 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Email - vikingvets@csuohio.edu
Veteran & Military Affiliated Student Support Services serves over 400+ veterans attending Cleveland State University and provides the following services to all veterans, service-members and military families attending CSU:
- Admissions assistance and counseling
- VA benefits (including the GI Bill) counseling and access to VA services in northeast Ohio
- Assistance to those serving with class concerns arising from deployment, ADT and even IDT
- A dayroom and separate computer lab (BH 215C) offering quiet study
- A veteran student staff that can assist with any concern or connect students to on and off campus resources
- Veterans School Certifying Official - All inquiries regarding VA benefits should be directed to vabenefits@csuohio.edu
- Counseling services as needed - either using campus programs or referrals to the VA
- A chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA)
The Pratt Center
www.csuohio.edu/prattcenter
Rhodes Tower 1254
216-687-9330
The Pratt Center at Cleveland State University is a dedicated hub for student belonging and success, providing a holistic support space for students from historically underrepresented, culturally diverse, and foster-involved backgrounds. The Center is home to the Fostering Success and Leadership Programs, which serve youth who are aging out of foster care or have experienced care, offering structured pathways to degree attainment, independent living, and long-term personal and professional development.
Designed as an integrated, student-centered environment, The Pratt Center enhances academic achievement, leadership growth, and college retention through direct services, community-building initiatives, and responsive programming. It stands apart through its on-site model of wraparound support, drawing upon national best practices found in similarly missioned student success centers across the country.
Campus Engagement
https://www.csuohio.edu/campus-engagement/campus-engagement
Student Center 343
studentorgs@csuohio.edu
216-523-7450
Located in the Student Center, room 343, The Center for Campus Engagement (CCE) is a unit in the Division of Student Affairs. Their priority is to cultivate an environment for building a vibrant, engaging community through student organizations, leadership development, programming, and learning opportunities.
CCE directly supports all Cleveland State University Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), oversee the Fraternity & Sorority Community, support Student Government Association (SGA) and manage the Jeffrey A. Kalista Student Organization Center Office Suite.
The Center for Campus Engagement is the university’s first stop for students wanting to get involved on campus, serve the community, and develop their leadership skills. Research demonstrates that students who are active participants in the life of the institution are much more likely to persist and have successful academic careers. Getting involved in campus life provides students the opportunity to build connections with fellow students, faculty, and staff and to develop lifelong friends and mentors. CSI provides a plethora of outstanding opportunities for students to “Get Involved”, no matter what their interests are throughout their time pursuing their dreams at Cleveland State.
Student Organizations
Get Involved at CSU!
Cleveland State University students are dynamic, multi-passionate individuals who are encouraged to explore their interests beyond the classroom. With over 200+ student organizations officially recognized by the Center for Campus Engagement, there’s something for everyone to get involved in-whether you’re looking to build community, develop leadership skills, or simply try something new.
CSU’s student organizations span a wide range of focus areas, including:
- Academic & Professional
- Cultural & Ethnic
- Club Sports & Athletics
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Leadership & Governing Bodies
- Media & Creative Arts
- Political & Advocacy
- Religious & Faith-Based Groups
- Special Interests & Hobbies
To maintain active status, all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) must complete an annual renewal through VikesConnect, CSU’s online student engagement platform.
Ready to explore?
Visit csuohio.presence.io/organizations to browse active organizations and find your place at CSU!
Student Media & Publications
Student-run media outlets offer hands-on experience in journalism, editing, photography, and broadcasting-providing a platform for students to tell stories, share perspectives, and engage with the CSU and Cleveland communities. These opportunities are partially funded by general fees and led by students selected by each publication’s editorial team.
Explore the following outlets:
The Cauldron
CSU’s independent student newspaper covers news, sports, culture, and opinion pieces that reflect campus life and the surrounding city. Opportunities are available for writers, editors, photographers, and advertising reps.
Location: Berkman Hall, Room 470
The Vindicator
A monthly multicultural magazine featuring in-depth stories, commentary, and creative work celebrating CSU’s diverse voices and the broader Cleveland community. Students can get involved as writers, editors, designers, photographers, and more.
Location: Berkman Hall, Room 472
The Gavel
Published by the CSU College of Law, The Gavel is an award-winning legal newspaper offering insight into law student life and current issues in legal education.
Location: College of Law, Room 13
WCSB 89.3 FM
CSU’s student-operated radio station has been broadcasting for over 40 years, offering Cleveland an eclectic mix of alternative music-from indie and reggae to classical and fusion. WCSB also features public affairs programming and student-led shows. Students interested in broadcasting, production, or programming are encouraged to apply.
Location: Cole Center, 4th Floor - 3100 Chester Avenue
www.wcsb.org
Student Government Association
https://csuohio.presence.io/organization/student-government-association
https://www.csusga.com/
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Center Rooms 217 & 218
SGAPresident@csuohio.edu
The Cleveland State University Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body. SGA provides a platform for students to express their ideas, advocate for change, and influence decisions at the highest levels of the university-including the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty.
SGA also plays a key role in:
- Allocating funding to Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
- Appointing student representatives to university committees
- Hosting events and initiatives that build community and promote student interests
Students are always welcome to stop by the office, meet their elected representatives, and learn how to get involved in shaping campus life.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
www.csuohio.edu/student-involvement/fraternity-sorority-life-0
Student Center 343
fsl@csuohio.edu
Cleveland State University proudly hosts a vibrant community of nationally recognized fraternities and sororities. Joining Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) means becoming part of a legacy rooted in leadership, service, scholarship, and lifelong friendship.
Within these organizations, members build smaller communities that foster:
- Leadership development
- Academic excellence
- Community service and philanthropy
- Brotherhood and sisterhood
- A supportive “home away from home”
- Learning beyond the classroom
- Spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth
- Ongoing alumni involvement
FSL offers more than just social connection-it’s a transformative experience that helps students grow into engaged citizens and leaders. Members form meaningful relationships, take part in campus and community initiatives, and leave a lasting legacy at CSU.
We invite you to explore how becoming part of Fraternity & Sorority Life can shape your future-and help you build connections that last a lifetime.
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